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    There are two major branches of geography: physical geography and human geography. Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural landscapes and physical systems, including landforms, climate, atmosphere, and how they interact and affect one another. Human geography is the study of people, their activities, locations, and how human factors vary between places. It includes the study of cultures, populations, economic and political activities, and the exchange of goods and services around the world.

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    There are two major branches of geography: physical geography and human geography. Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural landscapes and physical systems, including landforms, climate, atmosphere, and how they interact and affect one another. Human geography is the study of people, their activities, locations, and how human factors vary between places. It includes the study of cultures, populations, economic and political activities, and the exchange of goods and services around the world.

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    There are two major branches of geography: physical geography and human geography. Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural landscapes and physical systems, including landforms, climate, atmosphere, and how they interact and affect one another. Human geography is the study of people, their activities, locations, and how human factors vary between places. It includes the study of cultures, populations, economic and political activities, and the exchange of goods and services around the world.

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    Branches of

    Geography
    The Major Branches of
    Geography

    Physical Geography
    &
    Human Geography
    Physical
    Geography
    Physical Geography
    Definition

    The study of Earths


    natural landscapes &
    physical systems,
    including the atmosphere
    What do
    Physical
    Geographers
    STUDY?
    LANDFORMS OF
    THE WORLD
    DESERTS PLAINS

    MOUNTAINS
    CLIMATE & HOW IT
    Affects Landscapes

    +
    + =
    Human
    Geography
    Human Geography
    Definition

    Study of PEOPLE, past or


    present, their activities,
    & how they vary from
    place to place
    What do
    Human
    Geographers
    STUDY?
    Location & Distribution
    of People on Earth
    Peoples Activities
    Differences Among
    People
    People Creating
    Different Governments
    The Exchange of
    Goods & Services
    Some Other Types of
    Human Geographers
    Cultural Geographers study
    cultures (food, activities,
    beliefs, etc.) around the world

    Population Geographers they


    study the growth & diversity of
    the worlds population
    Two other branches of
    geography that are
    commonly placed under
    Human Geography:
    Economic Geography
    Political Geography
    Economic Geography
    Definition

    Study of the production


    and distribution of
    merchandise
    Political Geography
    Definition
    Study of international
    relations and the creation
    & development of cities,
    states, and countries.

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